DLR's Worst Lyrics ?

[Heisenberg]

Ted Templeman is quoted as saying, " David Lee Roth's lyrics are genius"

I wouldn't argue with that. I mean Ted Templeman should know.

But maybe the VH fan's have a different outlook.

What are DLR's worst lyrics?

[I Coulda Hada VH]

Even though I love the song, the lyrics to Jump are definitely not among Dave's best.

[Wruff_ajax]

Tough question

[JUNGLE DRUMMER]

N/A

[MF5150]

Even though I love the song, the lyrics to Jump are definitely not among Dave's best.

Are you kidding me?

I get up
And nothing gets me down
You got it tough
I've seen the toughest all around

And I know
Baby, just how you feel
You've got to roll
With the punches to get to what's real

Ah-oh, hey you! Who said that?
Baby, how you been?
You say you don't know
You won't know until you begin



Fucking genius.......

In all seriousness though, Dave was a superb lyricist. One of the best rock and roll lyricists of all-time.

I'd take Dave's lyrics over Sammy turning a Best Western continental breakfast into a porno.

[I Coulda Hada VH]

On a related subject, what lyrics of Dave's do you think may have actually been directed at Ed, Al or both of them?

[Darkness]

Pretty much all of them. His schtick did not age well. He was never really as clever at wordplay as he thought, and his "humor" is rather cringe.

[I Coulda Hada VH]

Pretty much all of them. His schtick did not age well. He was never really as clever at wordplay as he thought, and his "humor" is rather cringe.

Uh huh. Which is why classic Van Halen is some of the most iconic music in rock & roll history. Go sell hatred somewhere else Pffft ...

[Wruff_ajax]

On a related subject, what lyrics of Dave's do you think may have actually been directed at Ed, Al or both of them?

Got me a date with a supermodel,
I know, I know, I figured "Fuck it"
Dinner at the hotel, champagne bottle
Steak and potatoes, a feather in a bucket

Tell me what is it we're pretendin'?
Not to know and who needs proof?
I don't need so much to remember, no no
That's how it is when you tell the truth

How many times does somebody lie
'Til patience runs her course
Keep that in mind, when we say goodbye
'Cause you can't get this stuff no more

That's the thing about self-improvement
Don't get me wrong, I plan on gettin' some soon
Outside the wire somethin's movin'
The barn burnt down, now I can see the moon

A slice at a time, like a pizza pie
You serve up the truth, don't want it anymore
Keep that in mind, when we say goodbye
'Cause you can't get this stuff no more

[TopJ]

I don't like the lyrics to You And Your Blues.

[DFVH5150]

They don't exist.

[DFVH5150]

Pretty much all of them. His schtick did not age well. He was never really as clever at wordplay as he thought, and his "humor" is rather cringe.

Actually he's the funniest person in rock 'n' roll history.

[wombattt]

I don't like the lyrics to You And Your Blues.

Yeah...not the best

[rockyvanheineken]

Are you guys only considering VH lyrics here? Because the obvious choice is Hot Dog and a fucking Shake.

[VH1986]

I'll Wait
Girl Gone Bad
CGTSNM
Tattoo
YAYB
HBSD